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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:30 PM EST

Welcome! Introduce yourselves and where you're chatting from! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

If you're out there #Axxtechnado, come join #makeitreal right now! 30 mins and a great chat!

cdolat Nov 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Charlotte from San Antonio! A crisp 64 degrees tonight! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Crisp! Sounds balmy :) Welcome to #MAkeitreal

In reply to @cdolat

vbordano Nov 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Instructional Coach from San Antonio #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Come on out to #makeitreal @forthekiddoes @vbordano @LeeAraoz @oonziela @mrfieldmanchs @MrRussoRH @itsmeSpiri @mr_isaacs @teresagross625

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi! Thanks for coming to #makeitreal again! And for the videos!

In reply to @vbordano

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi! Oona from NJ and I'm on my way to bed soon. Stopping by nevertheless! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Looking for @MissDenko tonight! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Thanks! Great to have you on the way to slumberville! #MakeItreal

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MissCarrone Nov 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Brittany from Dallas! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

HI Brittany1 Thanks for coming to #Makeitreal

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perfinker Nov 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

I made it @Denis! Hi everyone :) Gillian from Vancouver #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi Gillian! Thanks for coming out to #MakeITReal How's the weather in Vancouver?

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MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

I'm here I'm here!!! Hello friends 😊 #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

One minute until Question 1 Starts the inspiration train! #MakeItReal

EduGladiators Nov 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Don't miss #EduGladiators chat Sat w/ @MattMurrie leveraging "What If?" to Encourage Curiosity in Ss! #sblchat #txed #educoach #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

HI! #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Hey #MakeItReal friends, Spiri from PA, excited to join in tonight 😊

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What is something your students did today that inspired you? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Hi Spiri! Thanks for coming out! #MakeItReal

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itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Hi Sylwia 😊 Hope all is well #MakeItReal

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MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

hi Spiri! All is well 😊 thank you! Hope you're doing well as well! #makeitreal

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MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

Hello #makeitreal friends! Todd from NY- good evening!!!😊

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

Today I heard Ss say "It's amazing what people can do when they come together." Great lesson to remember! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

RT Q1 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What is something your students did today that inspired you? #MakeItReal

MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

This. ❤️❤️❤️ #MakeItReal

jpfrago Nov 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

Sorry a little late Jim from VA. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

Hi Todd! Thanks for coming out #MakeItReal

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snordenWSUproud Nov 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

Today my students promised they would make a better tomorrow & then shared amazing ideas on their plans. #makeitreal

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MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1) This. ❤️❤️❤️ #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1) Ss presented Lit Circle projects, some nervous to present in front of peers, amazed at their courage #MakeItReal

wpmsad Nov 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: They used excellent one word answers to describe their feelings about last night's election results. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What is something your students did today that inspired you? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

This is amazing. Hang it up!!! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

snordenWSUproud Nov 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

Today my students promised they would make a better tomorrow & then shared amazing ideas on their plans. #makeitreal #dhefamily

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cdolat Nov 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

Watched a teacher discuss the final results of the election. Civil discourse at it's finest. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

I've been inspired by a lost friend for years. I'm donating proceeds from this to the Leukemia society! https://t.co/w5A7guqKQi #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

Absolutely. Ss never cease to inspire me with their bravery! #MakeItReal

In reply to @itsmeSpiri

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

I've been passing through Insomnitown and Snotsville these past few nights. Not recommended! #MakeItreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

Only one word! Tough assignment! #MakeItReal

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vbordano Nov 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1-Ss worked on making Google Site to advertise their campaign to spread knowledge regarding mosquito borne viruses! #MakeItReal

ginoloko Nov 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1 They gave our guests a tour of the school. They were on their own, self-propelled! @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

Awesome! you should blog about their plans and have them follow through! #MakeItReal

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MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: watched a US History T use Verso to have Ss discuss the election with one another-saw so many mature and thoughtful comments!#MakeItReal

MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

I will!! I'm also planning on sending it to the White House along with all of the other letters my students wrote! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

Sounds like quite the "passage" #MakeItReal

In reply to @oonziela

jpfrago Nov 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 Ss pushing DST projects way beyond what is required into directions I didn't think of #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

"When students care, students act." Instant Relevance! #MakeItReal

In reply to @vbordano

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

Ss projects always turn into crowdsourcing of great ideas. Excellent #MakeItReal

In reply to @jpfrago

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

Please do! Send all the kind messages you can to DC!! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

Question 2 is on the way in just a minute! #MakeItReal

MissCarrone Nov 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1: Heard a few Ss talking about how hate is never the answer and that we all just need to love, respect & encourage each other! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

That really is inspiring! Put it on a poster and hang it up! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissCarrone

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: Share a Quote or image that inspired you today! #MakeItReal

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

Love encouraging crowdsourcing, sending Google doc to entire faculty for source suggestions. Helps Ss realize Ts are resources! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

Ss projects always turn into crowdsourcing of great ideas. Excellent #MakeItReal
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SteeleThoughts Nov 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: I saw this first thing in the morning. Started my day in the right direction. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

Nicely done. A great message #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteeleThoughts

vbordano Nov 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2 Seeing this sweet teacher leave her conference period to help share her love for mission work with second graders #MakeItReal

wpmsad Nov 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

I should have took a screenshot. #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Awesome! That is inspiring...to her Ss and to me! #MakeItReal

In reply to @vbordano

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Connecting life to your lessons! #MakeItReal

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twoguysde Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: #MakeItReal

twoguysde Nov 2 @ 10:28 AM EDT

Teachers failing to try new things in class is far worse than failing while trying new things! #thinkaboutit #wednesdaywisdom #Studentsfirst

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

#MakeItreal A2:

snordenWSUproud Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

Not a school image, but a post from a mom &!future student. #makeitreal

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jpfrago Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

"If you did know what to do, what would you do?" #MakeItReal

cdolat Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

"Enjoy the Journey" It's on a bracelet that I wear every day. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: I like this one too. Keeps you focused on your own impact on things. #MakeItReal

MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2)my Ss have been learning about endangered species& have been inspired to become advocates for animals! Plus they know I love🐘 #makeitreal

wpmsad Nov 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

Kids know what inspires them and they react when they see it! #MakeItReal

In reply to @snordenWSUproud

MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

@vbordano awesome! Where was the missions trip to? #makeitreal

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MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2:"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” MLK Jr .#MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

ove this! #MakeItReal

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itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

Maybe PrezElect will change his ways, maybe we can help him to do that...maybe we'll see him differently... there's always hope 😊#MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

Very cool! My daughter's name is Ellie, so she's stuck with the elephant reference :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

"What would you do if you weren't afraid?" #MakeItReal

jpfrago Nov 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

"If you did know what to do, what would you do?" #MakeItReal

wpmsad Nov 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

Several tweets into chat and no gifs, you feeling ok?#makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

Question 3 is ready to Inspire it forward! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

goes well with this #MakeItReal

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jpfrago Nov 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 "This is the first time I've been to the James River" from this past weekend. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What will you do this week to inspire your students to lead through change? #MakeItReal

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

this one's a classic in my house! https://t.co/9mSSNmYsHD #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

love it! Sounds like she might be my best friend!! 😊 #makeitreal

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MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

couldn't agree more! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

RT Q3 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What will you do this week to inspire your students to lead through change? #MakeItReal

LeeAraoz Nov 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

Hi, Denis! I apologize for my late arrival. I feel asleep... It was a long night last night. #MakeItReal

MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

awww I love it!! #makeitreal

In reply to @oonziela, @YouTube

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

seeing this as my Ss study @StoryCorps and create their own w/in our narrative journalism study #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @snordenWSUproud, @StoryCorps

MissDenko Nov 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

oooo I'm on it! Thanks! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

Never apologize! every minute you've already spent with us is a gift. Thanks! #MakeItReal

In reply to @LeeAraoz

itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

Hello my friend, been a long day, running on empty #MakeItReal

In reply to @wpmsad

snordenWSUproud Nov 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3 I will ask my Ss to be someone others would follow proudly - now and in the future. #makeitreal #dhefamily

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

Excellent Charge! Have them reflect on those moments later this year #MakeItReal

In reply to @snordenWSUproud

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

to quote Macbeth, "'Twas a rough night." #MakeItReal

In reply to @LeeAraoz

MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3:ask Ss to look at the possibilities & not the limitations. Ask Ss how they can make their school better through civic action!😊#MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3) Help them to understand that change can be good, have to think positive, change brings growth in ourselves #makeitreal

LeeAraoz Nov 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: My students are writing letters to President-Elect Trump, making suggestions for his first 100 days in office. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: Said to my kids "Add good. It's not enough to just not add bad. Actively add good!" #MakeItReal

jpfrago Nov 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3 Push them past what they thought they were capable of into a completely new state of normal. #MakeItReal

wpmsad Nov 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

I hear ya. I face planted on the couch when i got home too. #MakeItReal

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Hessler34 Nov 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: Focusing on Paying It Forward with my students during the next two months. They can help their community and be the change! #makeitreal

wpmsad Nov 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Pretty cool idea. #MakeItReal

In reply to @LeeAraoz

cdolat Nov 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

As instructional coach, encourage our teachers to think about delivering learning experiences that #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Meeting a goal just means a new goal needs to be set. There is no normal! #MakeItReal

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oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: embrace the awkwardness. Always. And be supportive of the whole bunch, not just a few. #MakeItreal

LeeAraoz Nov 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

Exactly... :-/ #MakeItReal

In reply to @oonziela

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

Fantastic! Always consider your effect and your reach #MakeItReal

In reply to @Hessler34

wpmsad Nov 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

As Ts we have to model the change we want our Ss to seek to understand. #MakeItReal

In reply to @itsmeSpiri

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

So true -- charity starts at home! #MakeItReal

MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3:ask Ss to look at the possibilities & not the limitations. Ask Ss how they can make their school better through civic action!😊#MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

Yes! One of my favorites #MakeItReal

In reply to @oonziela

SteeleThoughts Nov 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3: I want my students to touch this sign when they leave my office. It says: "I am the difference!" #MakeItReal #Empowerment

itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

Awe, good thing is that its Hump Day one more day then 3 day weekend 😊 #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thank you to the #MakeItReal PLN for sharing Inspiring Moments! Check out the archive on https://t.co/JmvfnZECrl tomorrow!

LeeAraoz Nov 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks, Doug! #MakeItReal

In reply to @wpmsad

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

If you're interested in a #MakeItReal shirt/mug/phone case, get them here. $$ goes to Leukemia research https://t.co/w5A7guImeS

MissCarrone Nov 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3: Be supportive, allow their voice to be heard and encourage them to always be the good in the world! #MakeItReal

oonziela Nov 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

"Finished" is the f word in education. And so is flexibility. And fearlessness. Lots of good f words too! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @jpfrago

LeeAraoz Nov 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

i LOVE this! Very cool, Danny. #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteeleThoughts

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

Easy Oona! Show some restraint! #MakeItReal

In reply to @oonziela, @jpfrago

snordenWSUproud Nov 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

This was my first #makeitreal chat. Thank you so much for great thoughts & ideas! 💙

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

So glad you could come! We're h ere every week! Set a reminder and share with us #MakeItReal

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itsmeSpiri Nov 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

Thank you @MathDenisNJ & #MakeItReal friends, have a great night 😊

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cdolat Nov 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

Thanks @MathDenisNJ great chat! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

So glad you could make it. Hope more of the TX crew can come next week! #MakeItReal

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MissDenko Nov 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

Awesome chat tonight friends. Continue to inspire and be inspired ❤️ #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

Thanks @MathDenisNJ and #MakeItReal for a great chat tonight. Have a great week!😊

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jpfrago Nov 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

Thx at @MathDenisNJ great chat. #MakeItReal

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oonziela Nov 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

Goodnight #MakeItReal!

melinda_forward Nov 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

A3 Empower #StudentVoice by giving Ss opportunity to pass their gratitude on with #ThankfulThursday thank you notes #makeitreal

MissCarrone Nov 9 @ 10:04 PM EST

I will definitely be doing that! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

Thanks for coming Jim. Good to have you here to #makeitreal

In reply to @jpfrago

melinda_forward Nov 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

#makeitreal by connecting students online to share thank yous in a Global Gratitude Connection Ss webinar. Show them others care, too

melinda_forward Nov 9 @ 10:10 PM EST

Awesome idea! I can put one into French for my class! Ideas for a tradition for entering. #makeitreal

In reply to @SteeleThoughts

SteeleThoughts Nov 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

There is is power in ritual and symbols! #MakeItReal

melinda_forward Nov 9 @ 10:10 PM EST

Awesome idea! I can put one into French for my class! Ideas for a tradition for entering. #makeitreal
In reply to @SteeleThoughts

vbordano Nov 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

way to #MakeItReal

In reply to @SIOWehmeyer

melinda_forward Nov 9 @ 10:16 PM EST

Empower students with opportunities to act. Ss are ready, waiting. In a 60 min talk Mon. Ss came up with 7 inspiring projects #MakeItReal

MrRussoRH Nov 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3:ask Ss to look at the possibilities & not the limitations. Ask Ss how they can make their school better through civic action!😊#MakeItReal

melinda_forward Nov 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

This is my first chat, ever. You inspired me to figure out how chats work. Thank you! So many new ideas to try! Inspire ON! #makeitreal